Happy weekend, Kansas City! In today’s happening-today edition: World Cup airport festivities, a hike with a naturalist, and a Kendra Scott fundraiser + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
World Cup festivities ahead: Kansas City International Airport will host live music, Topsy's and Cinnabon tastings, plus three World Cup watch zones inside the terminal, including Vine Street Bistro and Boulevard Brewing Beer Hall -- see what’s planned inside.
Celebrate with a cause: World Cup-themed pint glasses are on sale at The Bar KC, with part of each purchase benefiting the Midwest Innocence Project’s 25th anniversary. Glasses cost $8, beers $11 to $13 -- see the full details.
A festive local gathering: Parkville’s Alley Bar is going orange for the World Cup, with Dutch beer on tap, music and watch parties hosted by the Dutch Soccer Club. Proceeds benefit veterans’ charities -- read the full story.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
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Classic KC date night: Pierpont's at Union Station nails that special-occasion vibe locals secretly love, with prime steaks, fresh seafood, and a wine list that invites lingering. Slide into the historic rooms, toast something good, and remember you live in a city with taste.
Local escape plan: Need a low-effort weekend that still feels like a break? Worlds of Fun Village packs family-friendly campsites, RV spots and cozy cabins, plus a pool, hot tub and a convenience store for the inevitable forgotten stuff... all without leaving KC.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏷 Garage Sale Benefitting Lucky 13 Rescue | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Garage sale season calls for treasure hunting that does some good. Sniff out decor, gadgets, and oddities at this two day garage sale, then enjoy the glow of knowing each dollar helps Lucky 13 Rescue care for today’s dogs, and future pups in need.
🥾 Hike with a Naturalist @ Lakeside Nature Center | Saturday (6/20) at 10:30 AM – Fox Hollow Trail is prettier when you know what you’re looking at, with a naturalist leading the way so those mystery plants, tracks, and chirps finally get names. It’s relaxed, informative, weather dependent, and the end time is approximate, because nature doesn’t wear a watch.
🐶 HSGKC Adoption Event @ Paws and Purrvisions | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Saturday at Paws and Purrvisions, the Humane Society of Greater KC turns window shopping into leash shopping with a lineup of adoptable pups. Chat about fostering or volunteering, and call it Father's Day shopping, because nothing says love like a devoted four-legged shadow.
🎤 Lauren-Ashley @ American Royal Hall | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 PM – Swap your usual haunt for a free concert on Rock Island Bridge, inside the weather-protected American Royal Hall 60 feet over the Kaw. Lauren-Ashley sets the soundtrack, the kitchen serves the full menu, and yes, you finally have a bridge worth lingering on.
🛍 Juneteenth Celebration @ City Market | Sunday (6/21) at 8:00 AM – City Market becomes a weekly treasure hunt Sundays through October, with River Market Flea serving 60s-to-Y2K vintage curated by local pros, including the Chiefs-style crew, plus Art on Walnut and farmers market bounty. Your closet gets more past, your dinner gets more present.
🎉 Family Fun Day @ Pawn and Pint | Sunday (6/21) at 11:00 AM – Sunday at Pawn and Pint is family night without the fallout. Kids and teens play free, and families get discounts on food and soft drinks. Choose from over 1,000 board games, unplug, and let them handle cleanup while you claim small, glorious victories.
💎 Kendra Scott Fundraiser @ Kendra Scott | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – Treat yourself to some sparkle that actually does good. Kendra Scott is hosting a giveback for Firefly’s Wildlife Rescue, with Paco the cockatoo, Sullivan the sulcata, and Princess Puff in attendance, and 20% of sales supporting rehab, rescue, and education. Retail therapy, meet reptile therapy. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Kansas City report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 69°F — Precip: 22%
A slight chance of rain showers before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. East southeast wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tomorrow — High: 83°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 92%
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%. This house is wildThis impressive two-story home pairs a grand entry with formal living and dining rooms, plus a bright family room that flows into an updated kitchen with generous cabinetry. Upstairs, the primary suite brings a sitting room, spa-style bath, and custom closet with washer and dryer, while the walkout lower level adds a second kitchen, theater, game room, and poolside fun.
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